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Have Your Say About The NASCAR Hall Of Fame
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Help refine the visitor's experience at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Mark your calendars for the opportunity to provide suggestions to the architects, exhibit designers, NASCAR and Hall of Fame staff as plans for the facility take shape.
Tuesday, December 5
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Charlotte Convention Center, Room 217
Representatives will be on hand to give an overview of the project and to hear your ideas. Admission is free.
For more information, visit www.belongshere.com. To pre-register, contact the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority at 704-331-2729 or email lee.gaddis@crva.com.
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Register For Community University
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Neighborhoods are encouraged to register and send their block captains to the last class in the fall semester of Community University Neighborhood Leadership Program:
Monday, December 4
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Old City Hall, 600 E. Trade St.
Block Captains can play a key role in building relationships and increasing involvement in neighborhood organizations. Attend this Community University class to learn tips for jump starting or reviving your block captains network for optimal success.
There's no registration fee. Refreshments will be provided. To pre-register, call 704-336-2061 or visit http://neighborhoods.charmeck.org.
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Trolley Service To Return Next Fall
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To ensure the safety of workers, staff and the public during construction of the LYNX Blue Line, Charlotte Trolley service will resume operations when the LYNX Blue Line begins revenue service in November 2007. Until that time, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will continue to operate the South End Shuttle that closely mirrors the Charlotte Trolley service.
The South End Shuttle runs from Historic South End through Center City, past Ninth Street and ends at Eleventh Street. The shuttle operates every half hour, seven-days-a-week just like the Charlotte Trolley.
For more information, call 704-336-RIDE or visit www.ridetransit.org.
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Holiday Pet Adoption Event
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Looking for the perfect animal companion? Make plans to attend the animal adoption booth event:
Saturday, December 2
10 am – 4 pm
SouthPark Mall, Center Court
Take advantage of this golden opportunity to adopt a wonderful dog or cat from the Animal Control Bureau. Animals will be on site for interaction and staff and volunteers also will be available to answer questions.
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CATS Provides Service To Airport
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If you're taking to the friendly skies this holiday season, why not start out your trip stress-free by hopping aboard the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) to get to the airport. CATS provides service to and from the airport every hour, seven-days-a-week with the Route 5 Airport.
Taking the bus means you don't have to worry about searching for a parking spot and making your flight in time. There's plenty of room for luggage and you get dropped off at the front door. It's a great way to make your holiday traveling easier, and the fare is $1.20 each way.
To map out your bus ride to the airport, use CATS' trip planner at www.ridetransit.org or call 704-336-RIDE.
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reminds everyone of a few helpful home security tips to ensure a happy and safe holiday season.
- Make sure your home is well lit
- Keep all shrubbery trimmed
- All exterior doors should be solid, rather than hollow core.
- Don't leave garage roll down doors open
- Use a deadbolt lock to secure your doors
- If you're going away, contact a trusted neighbor or friend to pick up your mail, newspaper and other delivered items.
- Try not to leave gifts in open view. Break down cartons before placing them at the curb.
- Engrave new gifts or purchases with your driver's license number.
- Don't open your door to strangers.
For more information, visit www.cmpd.org or call the Crime Prevention Unit at 704-336-2310.
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Keep Your Holidays Grease Free
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As you prepare and enjoy favorite family recipes this holiday season, remember to dispose of grease properly by putting it in the trash. When residents pour grease down their drains or disposals, the grease accumulates in sewer pipes as it cools and can clog plumbing, which can lead to overflows from street manholes or backups into their homes.
Overflows can cause property damage and can pollute our creeks and streams, but they're preventable. Don't fall victim to these common myths about grease disposal:
- Running hot water with grease won't prevent it from clogging your pipes
- Disposing of grease in your garbage disposal also isn't safe
- Even if you don't cook with oils or grease, you still can have a grease problem. Foods such as bacon and poultry create their own grease while cooking, and this grease also needs proper disposal
Cool leftover fats, oil and grease in a container, and throw it in the trash. If you see or suspect a sewer overflow, please report it to 311.
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